Igor Oyono

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Igor Oyono
Personal information
Full name Igor Venancio Oyono Oyana
Date of birth (2008-02-07) 7 February 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth Barakaldo, Spain
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Athletic Bilbao
Youth career
0000–2020 Barakaldo
2020–2024 Villarreal
2020–2021 → Roda (loan)
2024– Athletic Bilbao
International career‡
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2023 Spain U15 11 (9)
2023– Spain U17 10 (3)
2023– Spain U18 4 (0)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:19, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

Igor Venancio Oyono Oyana (born 7 February 2008) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Athletic Bilbao.

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Club career

As a youth player, Oyono joined the academy of Barakaldo CF, and helped the team win the league. [1] In 2020, he joined the academy of Villarreal CF where he was considered one of the best prospects, playing in teams above his own age. In January 2024, he signed for Athletic Bilbao on a six-year contract. [2] [3]

International career

Oyono has represented Spain internationally at youth levels. [1] He played for the under-17 team at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. [3]

Style of play

Oyono mainly operates as a striker. He is left-footed and is known for his strength and speed. [2] [3]

Personal life

Oyono was born in Barakaldo (Biscay, Basque Country), Spain to Equatoguinean Fang parents. [2] He holds Spanish and Equatoguinean citizenships.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Igor Oyono: De Barakaldo, algunos ya hablan del nuevo "Williams"" [Igor Oyono: From Barakaldo, some are already talking about the new "Williams"] (in Spanish). castellonbase.com. 29 April 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "El Athletic va en serio a por Oyono" [Athletic is serious about Oyono] (in Spanish). as.com. 22 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Igor Oyono, "la bomba" que ha reabierto la vieja 'guerra' entre Villarreal y Athletic" [Igor Oyono, "the bomb" who has re-opened the old 'war' between Villarreal and Athletic]. relevo.com. 23 January 2024.
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